Speak Out June 2021

STUDENT spotlight

As a student member, for only $66 (which can be paid by monthly or quarterly direct debit) you can • connect through the Association’s “closed” online members-only Facebook communities to receive a broader understanding of what is happening in your chosen profession, • increase your network of speech pathology professionals and upskill by accessing the Association’s continuing professional development workshops and participate in online events at member rates, • build your knowledge with access to online documents including clinical guidelines and position statements. If you are on direct debit payments, they will roll over (unless you change them online) and the withdrawal will be made on the fifteenth (15th) of each month. If you decide to move from direct debit payments and wish to pay in full by credit card before 1 July you will receive a voucher for $99 to use against any On Demand Speech Pathology Australia online course of your choice to use prior to 31 December 2021. Eligible members will receive an email after 1 July 2021 with information on how to claim this offer. Don’t forget, as a thank you for being a continuous student member, you will also receive a considerable discount on your first year’s full membership fee when you graduate. The Association and profession are only as strong as its individual members. We are proud to support our strong and vibrant member base, while we continue to support and advocate on behalf of our members and for those with communication and swallowing needs. If you have recently successfully completed your course or are about to complete your course and have a letter of completion (and require membership to apply for to be a Medicare or NDIS provider) please refer to the Certified Practising Member – New Graduate application form. Renew your membership by 1 July

New Student eNews coming to your inbox soon! After receiving feedback from the Asosociation's 2021 recent student engagement survey and consultation with the Branch student liaison representatives the Association's communications and marketing team will deliver a quarterly Student eNews to the inboxes of all student members. The Student eNews will launch in August and will inlclude more information about resources available to students, showcase upcoming student events and let you all know about what is happening on campus with speech pathology students of all year levels. Our recent research also let us know that our student members are keen to hear more from working speech pathologists about their career pathways and inspiring stories. Students tell us your news! What's important to you is important to us. So let us know what you'd like to see in your Student eNews . You can send in details about your upcoming student events, placement stories and inspiration, and photos and reports on recent student activities and initiatives. If you have news or information you'd like to share with our student members or if you have a story idea suitable for inclusion in the Student eNews please get in touch with the Association's Publications Manager, Rebecca Faltyn, rfaltyn@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au. Did you know that if you remain as an ongoing student member you get a significant discount when you transfer to to full membership after

you graduate? Find out more

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